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Y384 FOD

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,465 mi
Last recorded129,465 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY384 FOD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight movement on steering rack fixing area

Fail 27 Sep 2011 129,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight movement on steering rack fixing area

Pass 20 Sep 2010 123,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner c.v boot split

Fail 20 Sep 2010 123,374 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner c.v boot split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 117,357 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 110,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 103,532 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 103,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 97,196 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 97,187 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 78,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y384 FOD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y384 FOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y384 FOD registered?

Y384 FOD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y384 FOD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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